Succession

Mr. Klaus Liepert, Head of the Africa Department at Hanns Seidel Foundation, paid a courtesy call to the German Ambassador in Tanzania. This is part of a diplomatic relationship that has been upheld over the years. Both Mr. KarlPeter Schoenfisch, the outgoing resident representative and Mr. Frank Gollwitzer, the new resident representative for Tanzania and Uganda, were in attendance of the meeting. It was an important phase in the changeover of leadership.

The primary objective of this diplomatic encounter was to bid farewell to Mr. KarlPeter Schoenfisch, marking the conclusion of his tenure as the resident representative. Simultaneously, the event provided a platform to introduce Mr. Frank Gollwitzer, the designated successor, emphasising the Foundation's commitment to a seamless transition of leadership.

Mr. Liepert underscored the significance of this custom of smooth succession, highlighting the critical role that interpersonal relationships play in advancing international cooperation. The occasion not only symbolised the importance of expressing gratitude to a departing resident representative but also underscored the necessity of facilitating a seamless transition for the incoming resident representative.